Dhwajarohonam on March 27
TIRUPATI, MARCH 26, 2026: Ankurarpanam for the annual Sri Rama Navami Brahmotsavams of Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple at Vontimitta was performed ceremoniously on Thursday night amid a spiritually charged atmosphere with Vedic chants.
This ancient and historically significant temple is also known as “Ekasilanagaram,” as the divine idols of Sri Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana are carved from a single stone. The temple is beautifully decked up in a devotional ambience for the Brahmotsavams scheduled from March 26 to April 5.
The rituals commenced on Thursday morning with Suprabhata Seva, awakening the Lord, followed by Tirumanjanam to the presiding and associated deities. Later, Vyasa Abhishekam, Aradhana, and Archana were performed to the Moolavarlu as per Agama traditions. In the evening, the Ankurarpanam ritual was conducted grandly from 6 PM onwards with Vedic chanting by priests.
On this occasion, the Utsava idols of Sri Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana were elegantly adorned and placed on a special platform. Rituals such as Vishwaksena Puja, Kalasa Pratishta, Kalasa Puja, Vasudeva Punyahavachanam, and Kankana Dharana were performed in accordance with sacred traditions. Subsequently, the ritual of collecting sacred soil (Puttamannu Sekerana) was carried out with devotion.
Dhwajarohanam on March 27
Dhwajarohanam will be performed on Friday between 9:30 AM and 10:15 AM during the auspicious Vrishabha Lagnam, marking the grand commencement of the annual Brahmotsavams.
Following this, Sri Rama Navami Asthanam will be held from 11 AM to 12 noon. In the evening, Pothana Jayanthi celebrations and a poets’ meet will take place from 4 PM to 7 PM. Devotees can witness the Sesha Vahana Seva from 7 PM to 9 PM.
Temple Deputy EO A. Prasanthi, AEO Balaraju, Superintendent Hanumanthaiah, Temple Inspector Naveen, and temple priests participated in the utsavam.
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